Blackened Chicken Alfredo
A delightful combination of spicy blackened chicken and creamy Alfredo sauce served over fettuccine, perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until blackened.
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain.
- Sauté the garlic in melted butter in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Create the sauce by adding heavy cream, bringing it to a simmer, then stirring in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine the fettuccine with the creamy sauce until coated.
- Serve the sliced chicken on top of the fettuccine, garnished with parsley, salt, and pepper.
Notes
Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your preference. Can swap fettuccine with other pasta types.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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